Concrete Currents
AGC tracks 10-year construction spending low, stimulus-negating budget cuts
An AGC analysis of Census Bureau data finds construction project investments dropped 1 percent in July—to an annualized $805 billion—from a downwardly revised June total...
Magnesium silicate processor cements World Economic Forum ticket
Now refining production of an alternative to calcium-heavy portland cement, Novacem ranks among 31 start-up companies named Technology Pioneers to be recognized at the 2011 World Economic Forum...
Pavement groups test first urban use of noise-reducing surface treatment
A stretch of Interstate 35 near Duluth, Minn., marks the Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS) premiere on mainline highway pavement...
NRMCA revises Pervious Concrete Contractor text and exams
The latest technology, standards, and applications for pervious concrete installations, plus suggested project checklists, are featured in the revised NRMCA Pervious Concrete Contractor Certification Text Reference, Pub #2PPCRT...
NRMCA names 2010 Environmental Excellence Award winners
Winners of the 2010 NRMCA Environmental Excellence Awards program have been recognized for sound environmental management practices promoting environmental stewardship, enabling each operation to meet and surpass governmental regulations...
Hess USA president to launch independent consultancy
J. Kevin Duggan will depart Pittsburgh-based concrete masonry machinery specialist Hess USA at the end of October to head JKD Ventures LLC where, he notes, “I will continue to recommend Hess technology as the best solution for producers ...
Corps projects defy unions’ upbeat labor agreement tally
In an optimistic review of bidding trends friendly to members, BCTD pegs nearly 100 public and private construction contracts, valued in excess of $80 billion, awarded year to date...
McNeilus’ 27-lb. composite chute set for production
Extending the composite technology behind its Revolution drum, which weighed 2,000 lbs. less than a comparably-sized steel vessel, McNeilus has officially launched the Ngen mixer truck chute...
Nerenhausen succeeds Oshkosh Commercial chief Wuest
Frank Nerenhausen has been promoted from McNeilus vice president of Sales to Oshkosh executive vice president and Commercial segment president. Approaching 25 years with Oshkosh, he will oversee a segment spanning the flagship, McNeilus and London Machinery mixer and refuse truck brands...
EPA extends coal ash rule public comment period, adds hearings
EPA is accepting comments through November 19 on its proposed rule, “Identification and Listing of Special Wastes; Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals [CCR] From Electric Utilities,” which cites a potential hazardous waste designation for materials of composition similar to concrete-grade fly ash...
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